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2b Personal Reflection
2b Personal Reflection
This assignment furthered my understanding of the disparity that is still present throughout
society in relation to gender. Having the task of gathering questions relating to inequality of
gender made the theories more understandable as it gave me a real world understanding.
Gathering facts and statistics regarding the gender pay gap is real world example which puts
into perspective the theories that have been studied throughout the semester.
3. How can this assessment be related in particular to your teaching method? (2
marks)
This assessment could be easily transitioned into my key learning areas of history and
English as they would be able to portray certain elements within each topic. For instance, if
you were to keep the topic of gender which was the focus of our assessment, you could
frame your questions around how gender was portrayed through a novel that is being
studied or even a certain historical period. The sociological issue viewed through the board
game could also be altered depending on the desired outcome as well as the questions
being very adaptable.
4. How has your teaching philosophy changed? Does it now include teaching aspects
previously excluded? (2 marks)
I would say my teaching philosophy has changed in regards to how I view myself within a
classroom setting. Previous to the unit I was not aware to the same degree of how my own
experiences and upbringing could have an influence on the way in which I interact with the
students. I think in general the unit has given me a greater sense of understanding in terms
of the issues of whiteness and privilege, as previously I would say I was fairly ignorant of
how these affect others.
Luke McConnell
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